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FY04 KTC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,729 mi
Last recorded73,729 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 69,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 63,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,296 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,327 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

One front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at the rear.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

One front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at the rear.

The front brake discs deteriorating on the inner disc face due to wear/corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,349 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,079 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 35,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,092 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 29,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,183 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 15,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 12,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY04 KTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY04 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY04 KTC registered?

FY04 KTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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